Location: Princeton, NJ
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Overview: Princeton University’s Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination (LISD) based at the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), seeks a dynamic and highly-motivated Administrative and Event Assistant. This professional works closely with the executive director; provides all necessary administrative support for LISD and assists with meetings, events, visits and publications. The Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination has been at Princeton University for over 25 years and supports research, teaching and policy outreach activities on contemporary European and Eurasian politics. Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the Executive Director: • Manage the Executive Director's agenda; prioritize meetings and inquiries. - Proactively conduct research and provide supportive materials. - Draft memos, bios and briefings. - Answer inquiries on behalf of the Executive Director. - Conduct special projects and initiatives. - Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency. Coordinate the IPAs Program: • Supervise undergraduate students as needed ensuring coordinated support for the director of the program as a whole. - Coordinate the students' office hours schedule and assignments. - Keep track of student engagement; archive work and internships. - Serve as the main point of contact. - Manage annual program applications, schedule interviews and maintain comprehensive and accurate records. - Manage all logistical aspects during program events and (international) trips. - Coordinate special IPAs events and meetings with high-level speakers with SPIA and other centers. - Support the program director with student evaluation and program development. Event management: • Cooperate with the institute's Finance and Operations Specialist on LISD and co-sponsored events and programming. - Communicate with prominent guest speakers, academics and government officials on behalf of the institute leadership. - Coordinate sp